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6.2 Match the different stages in the production process with their descriptions 1-6 below.

planning scheduling loading

sequencing dispatching monitoring

1. introducing materials to an operation so it can begin

2. authorizing a task to begin

3. bringing together customer demand with operational issues of volume, timing, materials, etc

4. checking progress and solving problems

5. deciding when tasks should start and finish

6. deciding which workstation will carry out which task in which order.